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China, ASEAN steps up humanitarian aid to Myanmar: CNR and CGTN Radio
Part of news bulletins from China National Radio (CNR) and China Global Television Network (CGTN) Radio, in Chinese and English respectively, about China and The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) earthquake relief efforts in Myanmar. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Panasonic RF-B11 receiver.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening reports, all covering the ongoing Los Angeles Wildfires.
Part of Vatican Radio’s news bulletin (in Portuguese), listened in Porto Alegre:
“In a telegram to the Archbishop of Los Angeles, in the United States of America, Dom José Gómez, Pope Francis expressed his sadness at the loss of life and the widespread destruction caused by the fires that have hit this region of California. In a message signed by the Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, the Holy Father assures his spiritual closeness to the affected communities and entrusts the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, sending his sincere condolences to those who mourn their loss.
The Pontifex also prays for the emergency teams and grants his blessing to all as a promise of consolation and strength in the Lord. To date, at least 11 people have died and 150,000 have been evacuated due to the devastating fires that hit the Los Angeles region. In addition to the loss of human lives, the fire left a trail of destruction with economic losses of between 135 and 150 billion dollars.”
Part of NHK news bulletin (in Japanese) about Los Angeles wildfires. Listened (indoor) in Porto Alegre in a Toshiba TR486 receiver, telescopic antenna.
Part of CGTN Radio news bulletin (in English).
Firefighters have made some progress in Southern California, earth recorded its hottest year in 2024. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Kyodo’s Breaking News radiofax: “Assad regime collapses; Syrian opposition forces take control of capital”. Received in Porto Alegre,Dec 8, 2024, 10h20 UTC, 16970 kHz.
Notes:
– Syria government falls, rebels declare end to Assad family’s rule
– Ousted Syrian leader Assad flees to Moscow after fall of Damascus, Russian state media say
– S. Korea Pres. Yoon to step aside before resigning: party head
– South Korean police considering overseas travel ban on President Yoon over martial law
– Police in India clash with farmers during protest march over minimum price demand for crops
– Japanese actress Miho Nakayama’s death ruled accident while bathing
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan Roe, who shares his B-24 (version 1.0) season guide to music on shortwave. Alan provides this amazing resource as a free PDF download:
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan Roe, who shares his B-24 (version 1.0) season guide to music on shortwave. Alan provides this amazing resource as a free PDF download:
I also attach copies of my shortwave programme grids for the English services of BBC WS, VOA and CGTN in case these are of interest. Click links to download:
Plus hurricane “Milton” featured on NOAA’s satellite image and weather charts. Radiofax from Boston USCG radio station, received at Urca Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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